"Food Service Worker I- Academic Year"

Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Founded in 1891, Stanford's mission is to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curious, to think critically, and to contribute to the world.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment. This position is designated for the Academic Year only.

Anticipated Shift: Shift 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday 6:00 AM-2:30 PM and Saturday, Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Shift 2: Sunday-Thursday 12:30 PM-9:00 PM. The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice.

ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES: Stanford University, with world-class scholars and seven schools located together on a single campus, offers academic excellence across various disciplines. Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) supports the academic mission by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community.

JOB PURPOSE: Under general supervision of a higher-level worker or supervisor, employees in this classification perform front line and/or customer facing services in a food service operation.

CORE DUTIES:

• Operates cash register and point of sale systems with proficiency and accuracy in accordance with department's cash handling policy.
• Serves customers, responds to inquiries and resolves basic issues in accordance with R&DE customer service and food quality standards.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of assigned work areas. Duties may include organizing, wiping down and sanitizing, sweeping and/or mopping floors, removal of trash.
• Check non-food supplies and notifies lead or shift supervisor of shortages. Assists with receiving and putting away supplies. Restocks food and beverage items in assigned areas.
• Prepares beverages.
• Assembles and serves cold food items per prescribed standards.
• Wash dishes including setting up, operating and breaking down dish machine, bussing and scraping trays and storing clean dishes and silverware.
• Wash pots including setting up, operating and breaking down pot sink, cleaning pots and kitchen supplies and storing clean items.
• Adheres to food and safety handling policies and procedures.
• May perform drop-off or delivery services.
• Adhere to safety rules.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education & Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and direction to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students). Ability to utilize computerized ordering system including entering and reading orders. Ability to obtain and maintain California Food Handler Training Certificate.
• Certifications and Licenses: If handling food, California Food Handler Training Certificate within 90 days of hire. If performing drop-off or delivery services, valid California Non-commercial Class Driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequently walking, bending, kneeling, hand and finger dexterity, and reaching/working above shoulders. Constantly standing. Occasionally sitting, squatting and climbing. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 15 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work schedule can fluctuate in accordance with bargaining unit contract. May work late nights, weekends and holidays. Wet floors, ability to work in hot temperatures, exposure to hot and cold water, ability to work around hot equipment or cold refrigeration, constant noise.

WORK STANDARDS: When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.

The expected pay for this position is $25.23 (Step 1) per hour.